See what’s happening at the Albert L. Scott Library this Holiday season Check out the Alabama Symphony Orchestra with your library card! How is this possible? Through a partnership with Alabama Symphony Orchestra, the Albert L. Scott Library now offers FREE tickets to the orchestra’s coffee and masterworks concerts. The library will offer a small … Read More
Eileen Leslie helps unite the mind, body, and soul. By Lee Hurley Yoga is one of the least understood disciplines, according to Eileen Leslie who owns creACTive Wellness Center on Highway 31 in Alabaster. “Some people think it is a religion or cult, but we are simply about helping people unite the mind, body, and … Read More
Thompson High School Volleyball Team SERVE Event at Hatching Hope. The team packed overnight recovery kits, customized teddy bears, and left notes of hope and encouragement on the boxes that will be delivered to victims of disaster. Hope is the Thing with Feathers Alabaster’s nonprofit Hatching Hope lives up to its name. By Carmen Brown … Read More
Placement of flags in preparation of the Memorial Day ceremony at the Alabama National Cemetery in Montevallo Patriotism, love of country, and sacrifice for the common good. By Lee Hurley Veterans Day is observed on November 11, whichever that day happens to fall on in any given year (Monday in 2024), but how did the … Read More
As Jamie Cole approaches the end of his first term on the Alabaster City Council, he’s reflecting on the work that has been done in the past four years. “There are a lot of mission-accomplished items,” he says, “and I couldn’t be more grateful.” When Cole campaigned four years ago, he was new to city … Read More
Looking to open a new business in Alabaster? The city has extensively revamped the “opening a business” pages on its website to make it easier than ever to join Alabaster’s business community. Learn about target locations, review a new business checklist, navigate the permitting process, and much more. Check it out at: cityofalabaster.com/35/Business Leadership Training … Read More
Residential Winner—November The November Beautification Board winner is the home of Mike and Conny Pasquini at 217 Sterling Gate Lane. Residential Winner—December The December Beautification Board winner is the home of Alexander and Latoya Hood at 235 Silver Creek Parkway
Be aware of and address holiday stresses, and look for ways to connect and engage. By Brandon Matthews The end of 2024 is in front of us, and the holiday season is here and full of celebrations, family, friends, traditions, and excitement. I can already hear Linus telling Charlie Brown what Christmas is all about. … Read More
FRONT ROW, L to R: Brandon Matthews, Kaleci Theuri, Emily Reid, Hanna Moseley, Lauren Blackmon, Ximena Vega, Jaelyn Gilleylen, Maddie Baxley, Simone Jones, Samantha Edwards, Sasha Gann, Morgan McNichols, Holly Norwood, Kaylah Brown Anna Campbell, Tatum Boothe, Ansley O’Neal, Fred Casillas, Brody Logan. BACK ROW, L to R:Sully Cole, Ada Hasenbein, Rex Gann, Blair N’jaguna, Zayden Felton, Hannah McKay, Kaitlyn Burnett, Thuy Nguyen, Madison McNichols, … Read More
Helper at Heart Albert L. Scott librarian Carol Smith has been making patrons smile since 2006. By Carmen Brown She made them smile, and that was all it took. More than three decades ago, Carol Smith graduated from UAB with a bachelor’s degree in psychology. She set her sights on becoming a counselor and was … Read More
